Game news We knew things weren’t going well, but Sony confirms it: production of the PS VR2 is stopped if we believe this rumor

Game news We knew it wasn’t going well, but Sony confirms it: production of the PS VR2 is stopped if we believe this rumor

A promising virtual reality headset…

On February 22, 2023, virtual reality enthusiasts had the pleasure of discovering the PS VR2, Sony’s new VR flagship. For a sum starting at 599 euros, a higher price than that of the host console, the PS5, players were able to immerse themselves in the new spin-off of the Horizon saga or immerse themselves in various universes, such as Star Wars , Kayak VR: Mirage or Jurassic World Aftermath. In total, around thirty games and experiences were available at the launch of the accessory, to which we must include the formidable and immersive Gran Turismo 7.

As an owner of the PS VR2, yours truly can confirm: the first sensations were exceptional and the Sony headset had everything to succeed! However, very quickly, doubts arose because the catalog announced by the manufacturer was not very innovative and the lack of backward compatibility prevented the arrival of titles like the brilliant Astro Bot Rescue Mission. There were certainly expected updates like Resident Evil Village, No Man’s Sky or the possibility of remaking Moss 1 & 2, but we quickly felt that something was wrong.

…but an audience with absent subscribers

Despite having a high-performance virtual reality headset, Sony initially limited the purchase to people who had pre-ordered the device before offering it to the general public starting in May 2023. However, even if studios were hard at work creating games, their number seemed insufficient to hope to stimulate a dynamic. A little over a year after the release of PS VR2, the situation is unfortunately unrelenting. While we were told of the upcoming arrival of compatibility with the PC and new titles, the information came like a hammer and, unfortunately, does not come as a surprise.

According to a report from Bloomberg, Sony has decided to stop – temporarily – production of the PS VR2, perhaps while waiting for new momentum. But there is no point beating around the bush: the situation is not reassuring, especially if we put it in parallel with the latest events revolving around VR and in particular the closure of the London PlayStation studio (at the origin of the brilliant Blood & Truth or VR Worlds).

Unless there is a surprise, there is a good chance that the helmet, bought by some for almost 600 euros (yes, it hurts and yours truly is one of the first buyers), will not end its career as it did. ‘began. Not that it is useless because there are around 250 titles (between real games and experiences), but it must be admitted that there are few that are really notable. Has virtual reality had its day on consoles? This is the future that seems to be taking shape. Too bad because it’s a very good product, but poorly used. Selling an accessory more expensive than the original console seemed ludicrous and the public did not respond (logically, some would say) to the call. Sad when we know that the first PS VR found more than five million buyers. And you, what is your point of view on this technology? Have you fallen for one of Sony’s headsets? How do you feel after such news?